Date & Walnut Cake (Naturally Sweet & Super Moist)

No Refined Sugar • Cozy Homemade Flavor • Full Detailed Recipe with Nut Info & Q&A

This cake is soft, rich, and deeply comforting—sweetened naturally with caramel-like dates and packed with crunchy walnuts. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea… and yes, dangerously addictive.

 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

Wet Ingredients

• 1½ cups pitted dates, chopped
• 1 cup hot milk (or hot water for dairy-free)
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ⅓ cup olive oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat for a heartier cake)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• ¼ tsp salt

Add-Ins

• ¾ cup walnuts, roughly chopped

 Instructions

1. Soften the dates
   • Place chopped dates in a bowl.
   • Pour hot milk over them and let soak 10–15 minutes until soft.
   • Mash lightly with a fork (leave some texture).
2. Prepare oven & pan
   • Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
   • Grease and line a loaf pan or 8-inch round cake pan.
3. Mix wet ingredients
   • Add eggs, oil/butter, and vanilla to the date mixture.
   • Whisk until well combined.
4. Mix dry ingredients
   • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Combine
   • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
   • Mix gently just until combined.
   • Fold in chopped walnuts.
6. Bake
   • Pour batter into prepared pan.
   • Bake 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool & serve
   • Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
   • Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Nut Information & Allergy Notes

• Contains walnuts (tree nuts) – not suitable for nut allergies.
• Walnuts can be omitted or replaced with:
  • Pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds (nut-free)
  • Chocolate chips (check allergen labels)
• Always check for cross-contamination warnings on flour and dates if allergies are severe.

 Dietary Notes

• Naturally sweetened (no refined sugar)
• Vegetarian: Yes
• Dairy-free: Use hot water or plant milk
• Healthier option: Use whole wheat flour and olive oil

 Q & A

Q: Can I make this cake vegan?
A: Yes. Replace eggs with 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp water) and use plant milk.

Q: Can I use date paste instead of whole dates?
A: Absolutely. Use 1 cup date paste and reduce milk slightly.

Q: How do I store this cake?
A: Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes! Wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

Q: How do I make it extra moist?
A: Don’t overbake, and make sure dates are very soft before mixing.

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